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City IT park gets SEZ status
Chandigarh, September 19
Promotion of Chandigarh as a preferred information technology (IT) destination got a further boost today with the Union Ministry of Finance granting the final clearance for the setting up of a special economic zone (SEZ) at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park. This has put Chandigarh on the national IT map. Though, the clearance was accorded in Delhi today, the announcement will be formally made by the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, when he inaugurates the IT park later this weekend.

Six sites at IT park allotted
Chandigarh, September 19
The Chandigarh Administration has today allotted six build-to-suit sites at the Chandigarh Technology Park after a draw of lot in the Estate Office in the presence of representatives of the short-listed companies.

IT park to come up at Landran
Mohali, September 19
New Delhi-based Advance India Projects Limited would be developing an information technology (IT) park in Landran near here. The Rs 92-crore project has been approved by the Empowered Committee of the Punjab Government, which is headed by the Chief Minister.

Man commits suicide
Chandigarh, September 19
Tormented by his ailment, a 30-year-old married man hanged himself to death at his Dadu Majra residence this afternoon. He, in his suicide note, held no one responsible for this extreme step and had written that he was ending his life because of his illness.

• Passing Thru
  Parminder Tolpa, Coordinator, Youthful Offender Transition Programme, Tacoma Community College at Washington Community Centre for Women, USA

CHANDIGARH CALLING Cinema relics in vogue Of late film buffs in the city are now wondering how to make a buck from their hobby of collecting old cinema stills and posters. Well there are certainly takers for popular art. Bollywood relics find pride of place in well-designed interiors and not just in ‘paan-and-bidi’ shops as of old or for that matter tacky hair-cutting salons. The answer lies in the right kind of packaging and marketing. The picture of this poster with Zeenat Aman in her ‘Manoranjan’ role is an indicator. Junk art Pheasant lore Old gold Punjabi Idol

COMMUNITY

HCS officer accused of rape bid
UT Administrator to meet ‘victim’ today
Chandigarh, September 19
A resident of Sector 51 in her complaint to the UT Administrator has levelled allegations of a rape attempt against an HCS Officer. The Administrator has asked the woman to meet him tomorrow.

Residents complain to Governor about road

Chandigarh, September 19 Gen (retd) S.F. Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab and the UT Administrator, was flooded with complaints regarding the pitiable condition of the road diving Sectors 46 and 47 when he came to inaugurate the new 66 KV power sub-station in Sector 47 here today.
The cavalcade of Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd) is given a travel route in violation of traffic norms outside the venue of the inauguration of a power substation in Sector 47 in Chandigarh on Monday; (right) the route has been altered because of the pitiable condition of the road dividing Sectors 46 and 47. — Tribune photos by Manoj Mahajan

3BRD modifies six helicopters for UN operations
Chandigarh, September 19
The Indian Air Force will deploy six Mi-17 helicopters in Sudan as part of the United Nations (UN) mission in the African country. The helicopters have been modified for the mission at No.3 Base Repair Depot, here and are expected to move out shortly. Meanwhile, the United Nations has extended the IAF’s ongoing deployment in Congo, by a year.

House sparrow on verge of extinction

CHANDIGARH: Cities of Punjab and Haryana are no longer a habitat of a house sparrow. Its chirping is fading from the vicinity of human habitation. A small plump brownish bird, which is a widely distributed species in most parts of Europe and Asia, it is slowly disappearing from urban areas. A house sparrow that is on the verge of extinction. — Photo by Anil Dayal

Governor opens substation, e-sampark centre
Chandigarh, September 19
Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), Governor of Punjab, inaugurated the 66/11 KV power substation at Sector 47 here today. General Rodrigues also inaugurated an one-Sampark Centre.

Sanitation supervisor untraceable
Mohali, September 19
Even as the protest by municipal council employees continued here today, the civic body has failed to trace the sanitation supervisor who had made a complaint to the council in connection with poor sanitation work.

New parking lot for trucks to have all facilities
Chandigarh, September 19
The local Municipal Corporation has evolved a plan for the construction of a parking lot for trucks in 2.36 lakh sqft area with a parking capacity of 250 vehicles near the transport area.

DGP advocates yoga for Haryana cops
Panchkula, September 19
The Haryana Police is in for a complete makeover. Other than a possible change in the colour of uniforms, the cops are being asked to be more polite, taught gender sensitisation, and encouraged to practise yoga.

CPM opposes Assembly for Chandigarh
Chandigarh, September 19
The Punjab unit of the CPM has taken a strong exception to statement of BJP leader and chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of the Home Ministry on the constitution of a separate assembly for Chandigarh.

Zirakpur residents’ problems discussed
Zirakpur, September 19
Problems of the residents of the town and the possible solutions were discussed at a meeting of the area Congress Committee here today. At least 450 workers attended  the meeting.

Remove e-meters, PSEB urged
Mohali, September 19
The House Owners Welfare Society, Phase V, here has demanded that electronic power meters installed by the PSEB in the town should be removed immediately as these were found defective.

Cong men praise Governor’s visit to Estate Office
Chandigarh, September 19
A number of Congressmen today appreciated the surprise visit by Gen (retd) S.F. Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab and the UT Administrator, by visiting the Estate Office as a common man.

PM greets Rodrigues on birthday
Chandigarh, September 19
Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, today greeted Gen (retd) S.F. Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab and the UT Administrator, on his 73rd birthday.

Fauji Beat
Soldiering continues to be Haryana’s pride
HARYANA has the proud privilege of contributing a large percentage of its population to soldiering.

• A clarification

CRIME

SIT nabs 4 more in rape case
Mohali, September 19
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab police probing into the rape of a minor girl at Nayagaon three years ago today arrested four persons on charges of criminal conspiracy.

2 scooterists hurt; 3 vehicles stolen
Chandigarh, September 19
Two scooterists were admitted to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) with injuries. The thefts of two scooters and a motorcycle were also reported to the Chandigarh Police in the past 24 hours. Besides this, a Mauli Jagran resident was arrested on the allegations of gambling.

Theft at Markfed official’s house
Mohali, September 19
Thieves decamped with gold and cash from the house of a Markfed official in Phase III B 2 here today.

EDUCATION

Imparting education to women since 1957 The most venerable Bhagwan Dev Atma founded Dev Samaj in 1887. In his teachings, he laid great stress in imparting education to women because he felt that by educating the girl child the whole family gets educated. This being the uppermost thought in his mind he started numerous education institutions for women.
Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh

Principalspeak
With the rapid changes and developments in the society, the field of education is also experiencing a transformation. While the ultimate aim of education remains acquiring knowledge and overall development of the students, but due to the globalisation and commercialisation lots of new facets have developed.

Shemrock celebrates grandparents day

Mohali, September 19 Students of Shemrock Senior Secondary School, junior wing put up a fancy dress show to celebrate Grandparents Day today. All students were enthusiastic. They were dressed as doctor, Punjabi brides, cobblers, shahi nawab, etc. Tiny tots of Shemrock School, Sector 69, Mohali, wait for their turn to perform at a cultural programme on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari

British Council to organise ‘Education UK’
Chandigarh, September 19
If you are interested in studying in the United Kingdom, then here is your chance. British Council, New Delhi is organising “Education UK” a week long series of exhibitions and interactive seminars on all you need to know about studying in the United Kingdom, from September 22 to 28, in Punjab.

Syndicate meet to discuss issue of LLB students
Chandigarh, September 19
The Panjab University Syndicate, at its meeting on September 24, will discuss an issue which, should have been implemented in May, 2005. This item, on the agenda, has foxed many Syndics as they fail to understand as to why the item was not brought earlier at the meeting.

Saplings planted at Gian Jyoti School
Mohali, September 19
It was like a festival at Gian Jyoti Public School, here today. Students were dressed in green for celebrating sapling plantation day. Mr M.L. Sharma, SDM, Mohali, was the chief guest.

Tiny tots present western dances
Mohali, September 19
Students of Anees School, Sector 69, here celebrated pre-primary day. Students, from playway to kindergarten, attired in colourful dresses, presented cultural items with a great zeal. It was amazing to see children in the age group of 2 to 4 years performing confidently on stage. Tiny tots presented western dances, modeling, umbrella dance etc.

COURTS

Judicial custody for Pakistan national
Panchkula, September 19
Pakistani national Shauqat Ali, who was caught by the Ramgarh police for staying illegally in India, was remanded in judicial custody today.

SPORTS

U-19 cricket tie attracts spectators at PCA Mohali, September 19 Much to the delight of the players of Australia and India teams (Under 19) and PCA officials, over 300 people cricket enthusiasts turned up at the PCA stadium to cheer them. Spectators watch India-Australia under-19 one-day cricket match at the PCA stadium on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Skater rues absence of bank track in city
Chandigarh, September 19
National speed skating champion Harkiran Singh, who was captain of the Indian speed skating team that took part in the just concluded 2005 World Speed Skating meet in Suzhou, China, sees an urgent need to construct bank tracks for the benefit of skaters and further boost to the sport.

DAV school to host
Indo-Pak table soccer finals
Mohali, September 19
The local D A V Public School will host the finals of the Indo-Pak Table Soccer Friendship Series (2005) to be organised by the Table Soccer Federation of India on September 25. The Pakistani team will reach the city in the morning.

Brilliant performance by Sachin Garg
Chandigarh, September 19
Sachin Garg was the star player for GGD SD College, Sector 32 team that won the men’s title in the Panjab University Inter-College Badminton Championships here today. Sachin was instrumental in winning both singles and doubles matches.

KV sports meet concludes
Panchkula, September 19
The KVS Regional Athletics Meet concluded at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, Sector 3, here today.

GC-46 beaten in kabaddi meet
Chandigarh, September 19
GHG Khalsa College, Gursar Sudhar, beat Government College, Sector 46, by 56-21 points in the Panjab University Inter-College Kabaddi of men (2005-06) held at SGGS College Sports Complex here today.

ADMINISTRATION

Traffic cops arm themselves with handycams
Chandigarh, September 19
Get ready to be arrested by the Chandigarh Police on camera for breaking road safety rules. Its traffic wing has decided to use liberally handycams and digital cameras acquired to “catch the violators in the act”, just like they do it in the West.

Cops impound vehicles Force truck owner to carry them Panchkula, September 19 Even as the Director General of Police, Haryana, Mr Nirmal Singh, gave a pep talk to police personnel about good policing, cops, wielding the power of khakhi, did just the opposite. Vehicles that were challaned by the Panchkula police were forcibly loaded on a private vehicle to be taken to Old Police Lines in Panchkula on Monday. — A Tribune photograph